Aizawl, Oct 26 The Mizoram Police seized drugs worth Rs 77.15 crore and arrested 29 people, including 6 Myanmar nationals, during September, officials said on Monday.
According to a statement issued by the state police, the seized drugs include 78.75 kg of methamphetamine valued at Rs 62.99 crore, 8.11 kg of morphine worth Rs 8.11 crore and 2.92 kg of heroin valued at Rs 5.84 crore.
Several accused were identified as residents of Manipur and Myanmar, police said.
“The seizures reflect our sustained efforts to combat the drug menace,” the statement said, stressing the need to intensify the fight against narcotics.
The police also appealed to people to cooperate with the government, village councils, the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and NGOs by sharing information related to drug trafficking.
(PTI News)
